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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
1
A playful note links July’s ruby birthday stone to China and South Africa while heat rises across Nature’s realm. The piece hints at wartime tones in corn fields and mentions Dusty Rhodes enjoying a moment in his element.
Breakage of propeller shafts at sea costs immense salvage sums each year. The passage notes the Great Wall of China as completed in 211 B C. It mentions six bull rings in France and more to come if government interference arises. It cites global Pacific access and dietary shifts in Germany and England. It observes growth of American and English female physicians in Asia from 20 to 220 in twenty years. It estimates 125000 people visited Coney Island on the Fourth, the largest crowd yet.
Agent Knapp of the board of health presents statistics on the highest deaths due to hot and cold weather. Notable peaks include hot weather deaths 69 in week ending July 16 1892 and 78 in July 29 1893, with 64 in several weeks 1895 and 1900. Cold weather deaths reach 77 on Jan 28 1892 and 67 on Mar 13 1900. Humid last week reduced heat deaths but increased child sickness, cholera infantum lowering to under 31 child deaths.
The three days of Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co managers annual convention adjourned with a gathering at Copley Square hotel Boston presided by W E L Dilloway president of American Pneumatic Co who spoke on underground pneumatic tube business A rich loving cup was presented to Frederick A Spear general agent of Lamson who resides in the city
The board of health will observe the second test of the Fagan well water with interest after the poisoning case. Dr. Morse from the state board arrived in Lowell on Saturday and brought back four water samples for sanitary and arsenical testing, two each.
At the annual meeting of stock holders held this morning at the Railroad National Bank the following directors were elected for the ensuing year: Hon. George F. Richardson, president. Sewall G. Mack, J. Henry Read, Jacob Rogers, A. G. Cumnock, Geo. S. Motley, A. S. Covel.
The veteran firemen's muster at Pepperell with the Butler Vets has been postponed from next Saturday to September 15.
Thomas Brinsta a Pole worker fell from a bridge at the carpet mills recently and died Saturday night at the Corporation hospital.
Washington reports show foreign governments and American officials in China doubt the Conger despatch. Hay remains cautious, citing possible deception though believing in the message. Dr. Ellis confirms another Conger party message from an American woman. authorities withhold details. Admiral Remey departs for Taku to assess the situation as Newark sails to Nagasaki for docking.
Two encounters between British and Chinese forces near Wei Hai Wei ended with Chinese repulses after a stubborn fight. M Krutizki, an engineer of the eastern Chinese railway, reports Chinese occupation of Chai ar in Trans Baikal territory. Russians continue to concentrate at Charbin.
Paris reports debate whether Conger is the sole surviving minister in Pekin as discussions consider Mr Wu’s offer to produce Conger and the silence of other ministers.
London reports General De Wet has cut Lord Roberts line of communications and captured 100 Highlanders along with a supply train, signaling a bold setback in the campaign.
Joseph Mullen was electrocuted at Sing Sing state prison at 6 05 this morning for the murder of his wife on June 4 1898. He walked to the chair in good spirits and the execution was completed after a single shock without a struggle. He had shot his wife after she refused to live with him and then attempted to kill himself.
A Cheyenne special reports foreigners have committed outrages against Chinese residents in Rock Springs Wyoming. State authorities fear more trouble and order troops to be ready to move to the scene. The town previously suffered a Chinese massacre years ago.
Steamer Amur arrives in Victoria carrying the season’s largest Klondike contingent with about a million dollars in gold dust aboard. Passengers estimate year’s Klondike output at around twenty five million dollars.
A Cape Cod forest fire rekindled Saturday night burning about four square miles of woods near Falmouth Massachusetts on July 2. The blaze remains contained within woodland as no structures were reported lost.
A report from Atlanta in July notes a man claiming to be a surviving member of the Confederate Congress. Judge Robert Peasant Trippe is associated with the claim, though details remain uncertain.
Fire at St Paul Cold Storage and Warehousees and Eagle street warehouse causes $750,000 loss. Incident occurred with the St Paul Cold Storage and Warehouse companies bearing the impact alongside a major local warehouse. News notes the fire's financial toll and location in St Paul Minnesota.
Nashua dispatch reports Frederic H. Lewis and his employer were arrested after police raided Junction house near Concord depot. A Boston horseman allegedly stayed Friday night and claimed $130 vanished from his bed. Police withhold his name while Lewis posts bonds for arrival in police court.
Department Commander Peter D. Smith outlines the 34th annual G A R encampment in Chicago starting the week of August 27. Special trains from Boston area ports, schedules from Lowell Worcester Palmer Springfield and more are given with connection details, fares, berths, and lodging options for Massachusetts veterans and affiliates.
Apnett, among the patients at the contagious hospital, will be discharged tomorrow morning per Dr. Livingston after full recovery from smallpox, though prostration remains from her illness. The Highland line via Dutton street is closed for turnout repairs near hall and expected to reopen tomorrow. Clergymen are said to feel the heat more than others, though the remark invites skepticism.
Governor Charles H. Allen of Porto Rico returns to Lowell after a welcoming greeting by thousands at Middlesex street station. He tours Boston and Charlestown navy yard aboard the Mayflower with Admiral Sampson hosting a cordial reception. Local officials, reporters, and residents filled with pride, noting climate, language, governance progress, and growing island commerce as Allen plans final departure to Porto Rico.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for dyspepsia and related stomach distress. It claims the remedy restores vigor and function to the stomach and digestive system based on thousands of cured cases.
Judge Pickman convicts John Devanney of non support after wife testifies to being struck and left without funds for months. Witnesses include Mrs Devanney sister Mrs Eaton and mill superintendent Dunham. Devanney defends his steadiness and home while wife recalls a drunken attack and milk can injury.
Boston directors of the Lyon and Boston railroad filled the vacancy caused by Amos F. Breed's death by electing P. F. Sullivan of Lowell as president and Mass Electric Railways general manager Henry Page became system general superintendent. Foster's duties move to Lynn and Jern Foster's office shifts to 16 Ki street Boston. Pace is described as a capable railroad man with long service.
Governor Allen plans to stay in Lowell until August 1 and rest at Rolfe Street home. He may address Merrimack Valley boards of trade in Manchester about Porto Rico's business outlook. Friday he will be hosted by the Martin Luthers on their island outing, with many invitations declined.
Adjutant F. T. Miller, formerly of Chelsea, succeeds Ensign Blackman in charge of the local Salvation Army. Joe the Turk is slated as a special attraction visiting Tuesday and Wednesday. The Turk recently endured a tense incident in his homeland, being jailed and barred from entry for exercising his American citizen rights.
In the civil action of B. D. OConnell versus John McManus tried this morning in the second court room at the police station before Judge Fisher, a finding in favor of the defendant was returned.
A small force works to widen the Hancock street entrance in the Massachusetts corporation. The modification aims to ease driving teams in and out of Merrimack street, improving access for local traffic and goods.
The shop announces heavy selling of Worsted Trousers at reduced prices from 5.00 and 6.00 to 3.50. To keep stock moving they mark down other lines and today add a strong line of the famous.
An advertisement touts the best ready-to-wear trousers in the world priced at five dollars and fifty cents per pair. The offer emphasizes exceptional value and quality as a top clothing deal.
A local retailer promotes golf trousers in Choice Fabrics with a third off sale. The ad notes limited stock, offering items originally priced at five dollars now reduced to five fifty or lower while supplies last.
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